DiCamillo Companion
England

Merton Place

Merton Priory, near Wimbledon

London

England

Historic County: Surrey

Circa Date: Early 18th century w/early 19th century alterations

Status: Destroyed

Demolished in 1821 and replaced with a housing development called Nelson's Fields

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The house from a hand-colored 18th century engraving

  • Earlier Houses: There were a number of earlier buildings on the site of the house owned by Nelson.

    House & Family History: In 1802 Horatio Nelson purchased the Merton Place Estate for £9,000.

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Destroyed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Charles Greaves, 18th century. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson and 1st Duke of Bronté, 1802-05.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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